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Well considering the fact that it's my DS's name, I'm probably a good person to answer this! I've just loved the name for so long, since I was about 15 or 16 I think and I decided that if/when I had a DS one day, that would be his name. Thankfully my DH was happy to indulge me and that is how my son's name was chosen. I just think it's incredibly handsome and it has a nice old-fashioned feeling to it without being stuffy. It also conjures up images of an artist which appeals to my DH and I, since my DH was a professional artist for years. Naturally the gemstone also comes to mind. I just LOVE it! The name really suits my DS too.

Jasper has been either 1st or 2nd on my top names list for years!

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For me Jasper is multifaceted. He manages to be both strong & gentle, playful & pensive, and depending on the moment he can be a Peter Pan like boy running through enchanted forests or a bookworm that spends as much time as possible lost in a new story :)

I like it because it's quite different but not completly out there. Plus I usually like C- names so I liked Casper but I think Jasper sounds better.

I like it because it has a slightly mystical sound and makes me think of the gemstone and sort of a dark green color. It also sounds/looks sort of noble.

I used to love Jasper.

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I found it handsome, elegant and refreshing. I still like it, but not as much. I do think it has a nice look and a nice ring to it though.

I love the name Jasper, but I don't really have a reason why!

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I like the fact that it's easy to spell and pronounce, but it's not really common.

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It's substantial as a name on it's own, but short enough that it doesn't require a nickname.

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It has an old fashioned charm which I really like. I love names which are old fashioned sounding but are coming back around. I get a similar vibe from Jasper as Oscar, Archie, George, Harvey, Arthur, Peter and other names which are becoming more popular for babies (in the UK anyway)

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I also like that Jasper is definitely a boys name. I don't think Jasper is a name which will become trendy on girls. At least I seriously hope it doesn't!

One of my favourites. It's just charmingly old-fashioned, a little offbeat, gentle...I just love Jasper.

Well, I like it because I find it somewhat charmingly old-fashioned, yet appealingly modern. It brings to mind a scrappy, mischievous boy. But that's just me.

I'm not sure... It has a bit of a GP quality... I'd not be inclined to use it on one of my own children because I have so many combos w/ names I like way more, but on the right person it can work... like Jasper Dale on "Road to Avonlea"... As for people REALLY loving it, I am not quite sure on that one. That said, I do like it better than a few other common loves on this board.

I remember seeing a few paintings at the National Gallery that were painted by more than one Jasper. That is why I like it.

I like it. And Casper too. I think because those two names sound similar to whisper and when I hear them I think of a quiet, well-mannered boy. Also, I'm a big history buff. I've been going through the Civil War index at work and there are a few Jaspers, so it also makes me think of the Civil War/history. I could really do without the Twilight association though.